Kamala Garden Pre School

This little pre-school is tucked away on Plot No 432, Street No 35 in Kukatpally. Hyderabad can be so busy, but this street is a bit tucked back. Kamala Garden is where the small kids come to spend their mornings. We have lots of toys scattered around the rooms. Sometimes the floor is just covered in blocks and plastic animals. It’s a lot of work to keep it tidy. The walls have bright paint on them, though some of it is chipping near the floor. We have a small outdoor area where the kids can get some air. The Kukatpally area has grown so much, but we just stay here doing our thing. Parents from the nearby apartments bring their toddlers here before they head off to work. It’s a lot of crying in the morning and a lot of laughter by noon. We use simple mats for them to sit on. Our staff is mostly local women who have been with us for a while. We don't have any high-tech gadgets. It’s just books, toys, and snacks. The building is just a converted house, so it feels like a home. You can see the laundry drying on the neighbors' balconies from our windows. It's a very grounded place. We just try to make sure the kids are okay and the day goes by smoothly. Lunch boxes usually get mixed up and we have to sort them out every day.